Best SUVs Under $30,000
Offering space, safety, comfort and tech for families, these SUVs are also more affordable. You might also be interested in Best Cars Under $30,000 or Luxury Cars Under $30,000.
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Top Rated Expert Ratings
$0 - $30,000
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$10,724
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.6
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Nissan’s 2016 Murano is the stylish SUV for fashion-conscious adults: outside, an art-center exterior; inside, a sleek private lounge.
SUV
$6,142
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Buick Encore adds an upscale edge to a compact SUV big on style, substance and value.
SUV
$7,699
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.3
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Kia Sportage is the stylish compact-crossover SUV that mixes athleticism with economy and affordability.
SUV
$9,390
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.2
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Hyundai’s 2016 Santa Fe is a stylish crossover SUV with impressive options, a powerful V6 engine and a price that worries the competition.
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$15,445
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.9
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Revamped last year, the BMW X6 gets a few new features as it zooms its luxury-coupe-SUV sporty self into the 2016 model year.
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$27,968
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.9
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Revamped last year, the BMW X6 gets a few new features as it zooms its luxury-coupe-SUV sporty self into the 2016 model year.
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SUV
$9,006
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.5
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport compact crossover SUV combines upscale amenities and sleek looks in a functional and feature-rich package.
SUV
$11,383
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Ford Expedition seats up to eight and can tow heavy loads. But this boxy SUV can be cumbersome to drive and gets pricey with options.
SUV
$13,033
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The revamped 2016 Infiniti QX50 small-luxury SUV now has a roomier cabin but retains its sporty handling and alluring price.
SUV
$13,756
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.6
Consumer
16 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Ford Expedition seats up to eight and can tow heavy loads. But this boxy SUV can be cumbersome to drive and gets pricey with options.
SUV
$14,564
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.7
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Infiniti QX70 delivers sophisticated good looks in a package that is both sporty and luxurious.
SUV
$21,083
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.8
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Cadillac Escalade takes all that’s good about GM’s full-size SUV platform and then loads it with power, luxury and attitude.
SUV
$22,815
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.8
Consumer
17 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2016 Cadillac Escalade takes all that’s good about GM’s full-size SUV platform and then loads it with power, luxury and attitude.
SUV
$23,188
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.7
Consumer
14 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Families that need big space and big power look to the 2016 Toyota Sequoia for its strength, safety and stellar reputation.
SUV
$12,015
Starting Price
4.9
Expert
4.1
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Among compact sport utility vehicles, the new 2015 Honda CR-V ranks tops in looks, fuel economy, safety, features, and value for the money.
SUV
$10,020
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.6
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Mazda CX-5 is a fun-to-drive alternative to established compact SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape.
SUV
$16,695
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.8
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2015 version of the segment-dominating Chevrolet Tahoe SUV is even better than it needs to be.
SUV
$8,709
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.2
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Subaru Forester boasts efficiency, laudable safety features and one thing none of its compact SUV rivals have: standard all-wheel drive.
SUV
$13,165
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.4
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Toyota RAV4 carries on virtually unchanged from last year as a sporty, fun to drive, practical and affordable small SUV.
SUV
$16,534
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
4.3
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Toyota Highlander serves up room, features, 8-passenger seating, a hybrid model, and a strong resale value to fans new and old.
SUV
$10,142
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Subaru Crosstrek XV SUV gets Subaru’s EyeSight suite of active safety features and a new base model to round out the lineup.
SUV
$10,853
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
4.3
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee gets more refined thanks to additions to the Summit trim, and the SRT gets more powerful.
SUV
$16,279
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.9
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2015 GMC Yukon and longer Yukon XL feel modern, high-tech, and will likely continue dominating the full-size SUV segment.
SUV
$19,247
Starting Price
4.5
Expert
3.9
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2015 GMC Yukon and longer Yukon XL feel modern, high-tech, and will likely continue dominating the full-size SUV segment.
SUV
$7,952
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.1
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Fresh off a revamp, the 2015 Nissan Rogue has a premium feel and laudable fuel economy but only modest performance among compact SUVs.
SUV
$9,627
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.4
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Subaru Outback crossover SUV is a little bigger, a lot nicer looking, and even better at tackling dirt and paved roads.
SUV
$16,020
Starting Price
4.4
Expert
4.2
Consumer
18 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The biggest Chevy SUV is all new, and ready to take on the suburbs with fresh styling, a great interior and more flexible seats.
SUV
$6,848
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Once a rugged SUV, the latest Nissan Pathfinder has morphed into a comfortable 3-row crossover SUV offering great style and fuel economy.
SUV
$7,921
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.2
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Kia Sorento is big on value, technology and comfort, offering a choice of 2- or 3-row seating and a very attractive price.
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$6,783
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.2
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Nissan Juke’s love-it-or-hate-it package brings fun and flash to the subcompact-SUV market, and more power with the Nismo RS.
SUV
$8,826
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.2
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
With its sharp styling, standard V6 engine and impressive features, the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe should have the competition worried.
SUV
$8,834
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.8
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The new Jeep Renegade is a tantalizing way to access the iconic brand, thanks to its small-but-cool design, value and off-road ability.
SUV
$9,504
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.6
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Not every SUV is designed to haul families, as attested by the stylish 2015 Nissan Murano, designed with two couples in mind.
SUV
$13,102
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.0
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
When it comes to 7-passenger SUVs, the 2015 Acura MDX dominates in the areas of luxury, dependability, fuel efficiency and safety.
SUV
$7,491
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.1
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2015 Hyundai Tucson adds a hydrogen-powered fuel-cell model to limited markets in what’s likely its last model year before a redesign.
SUV
$8,268
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.3
Consumer
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
You can’t spell "Sportage" without "sport," and the 2015 Kia Sportage offers up a turbocharged engine and racy good looks.
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